Former Lincoln surgeon among Lincolnshire Echo death notices this week

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Roger Douglas ATKINSON

Retired Solicitor and Lincoln and District Coroner. Died suddenly on May 11th aged 85 years Dearly loved father, grandfather and brother. Funeral and Thanksgiving Service to be held on Tuesday 11th June 1.00pm at St George's Church Eastbrook Road, Lincoln followed by refreshments.

Eunice BARKER

Peacefully at Little Brocklesby House, Great Limber on 23rd May 2024, Eunice aged 104 years of Keelby. Loving wife of the late Les, mother to Michael and Wendy and loving auntie to many. A service will be held at Trinity Methodist Church, Immingham on Wednesday 26th June at 2.30 pm following a family interment. No flowers please by request, if desired donations in lieu for Dementia Research may be sent directly to the charity or left at the service. All enquiries to H & HJ Huteson & Sons, Holydyke Funeral Home, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5PR

Sue BRACKENBURY

It was with great sadness that Sue Brackenbury a truly loving and amazing Mother, Grandma, Partner, Sister and Auntie passed away quietly at home on 23rd May 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. The funeral service to celebrate Sue's life will take place at St Thomas's Church London Road Boston on 14th June 2024 at 11.30am followed by the cremation at 12.30pm (for family members only) No black ties or sombre dress but a splash of colour please. A wake will be held from 12.30 onwards at The Mill Spilsby Road Boston to which all those attending the church service will be welcome. Only family flowers please unless specifically agreed. Instead donations if desired will be allocated equally between Cancer Research UK and The Parish of Boston (The Stump And St Thomas's) and may be sent to F E Addlesee & Son Funeral Directors 44 Castle Street Boston PE21 8PN Telephone 01205 311303

Iris BROWN

Peacefully on Sunday 19th May 2024 at Holly Tree Lodge Nursing Home. Aged 88 years. Funeral service will take place at Lea Fields Crematorium on Friday 14th June 2024 at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations in Iris's memory are for Holly Tree Lodge Comfort Fund, and can be made at www.cliffbradley.co.uk, or sent to Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors, 41 Heaton Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2EA. 01427 810619

Colin CLAYTON

Colin Clayton of Boston has sadly passed away following a short illness on the 3rd June 2024 aged 84 years. A very much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad. Funeral service not yet arranged, For further details please contact F E Addlesee & Son Funeral Directors 44 Castle Street Boston PE21 8PN Telephone 01205 311303

Shirley Desiree (Of Frampton) COPE

(Of Frampton) Passed away peacefully at Avocet House Care Home on the 28th May 2024 aged 90 years. Shirley will be greatly missed by all of her loving family and friends. Funeral service at Boston Crematorium on Monday 17th June 2024 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. For further details please contact F E Addlesee & Son Funeral Directors 44 Castle Street Boston PE21 8PN Telephone 01205 311303

Albert Walter Harry DAWSON

of Nether Hall Care Home, Swadlincote, previously from Pinewood Road, Belper, passed away peacefully on 17th May 2024, aged 81. Born in Skegness then lived in Belper for 48 years and lived for the last 5 years at Nether Hall. Albert was a Junior School Teacher and Head Master from 1965 - 1986. Albert attended Greenaway workshop for people with disabilities from1987 till retirement following a serious accident resulting in life changing injuries. Albert is predeceased by his wife Margaret and leaves his son Robin, daughter Hazel, daughter in law Yvonne, son in law Gary and Granddaughter Harriot. The funeral service will take place at Bretby Crematorium on Wednesday 12th June 2024, 10 am. For all enquiries please contact Wilkinson Bros Funeral Directors, Tel; 01773 811371.

Mark Raymond DEWELL

Sadly passed away on 23rd May 2024 after a long cruel illness Bravely Borne. Dearly loved by Mum Susan, Dad Ray, Stepdad Malc. Sisters Simone and Adele. Children Nathan and Leanne. Grandchildren Jack, Archie and Marne. Uncle to Jade and Myla. Brothers in law Stuart and Jason, Daughter in law Laura. He will be greatly missed by everyone. Funeral Service to be held on Friday 21st June at 2pm at Lincoln Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Multiple Sclerosis. Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services 11 Proctors Road Lincoln LN2 4LA 01522 535800

Roy Alberdene EDWARDS

Passed away on 26th April 2024 aged 85 years. Beloved Husband of Dorothy. Rest in peace my love. Funeral service to be held at St Peter's Church, Aubourn on Tuesday 18th June at 11am followed by burial. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for The Dogs Trust UK and St Peter's Church, Aubourn. All enquiries to: Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services Tritton Road Lincoln LN6 7QY 01522 534971

Patricia HADDOCK

Aged 82 years. Sadly passed away 5th June 2024. Will be greatly missed by her Family and friends. Love Diane & John, Kim & Nick, Julie & Daz, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren xx

Pam LAWSON

Passed away peacefully on 23rd May 2024 at her home in Nettleham, aged 82 years. A much loved Wife, Mother and Nana. The funeral service to be held at Lincoln Crematorium on Friday 28th June 2024 at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Pam to Marie Curie and St Barnabas. Enquires to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Service Tritton Road Lincoln LN6 7QY Tel 01522 534971.

John Frederick (Fred) MELLOWS

Fred Of Lincoln, former Bowler at Eagle Bowls Club, passed away suddenly in Lincoln County Hospital on the 20th May 2024 aged 85 years. A loving Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be very sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service takes place at Lincoln Crematorium (East Chapel) on Tuesday 25th June 2024 at 11:30am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Fred will be for the benefit of Cancer Research UK. Donations may be left as you leave the Crematorium Chapel or if preferred, they can be sent c/o Jonathan Whiting Funeral Directors, 1-5 Queen Street, Lincoln, LN5 8LB. Tel: 01522 589942. Or via the Lincolnshire Echo online obituary notices.

Doris MORRIS

Passed away peacefully at the Georgians Care Home Boston on the 20th May 2024 aged 95 years. Wife of the late Gordon and a loving Mum to Irene and the late David and a cherished Grandma to Louise, Vanessa, Ian, John, Tracy and Emma and Great Grandma to Harry, Archie, George and James. Funeral service at Boston crematorium on Thursday June 27th 2024 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired will go to Alzheimer's Society and may be sent to F E Addlesee & Son Funeral Directors 44 Castle Street Boston PE21 8PN Telephone 01205 311303

Hubert Eran PORTE

Sad to announce the passing of Dr. Hubert Eran Porte, MB FRCS Ed. DLO on Wednesday 29 May. Father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and husband, Hubert was consultant surgeon and unit officer at Lincoln General Hospital ENT department until his retirement in 1994. Hubert was a sheer force of nature to many and will be sorely missed. Funeral Service: Friday 14 June, 11:15, Hereford Crematorium.

David Arnold TAYLOR

Of Rowston Parish, passed away peacefully on Sunday 26th May, aged 57 years. He was a loving, devoted and adored Husband of Helen and an exceptionally proud and greatly loved Father of Aidan, James and Edward. Son of the late Mary and Derek Taylor and Brother to Suzanne and Christopher, he was a dearly loved Uncle and a special and respected friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Friday 21st June at St Thomas a Becket's Church, Digby at 12noon. Family Flowers only please. Donations are invited for Myeloma UK c/o Colin Ward Funeral Services, 14 Boston Rd, Sleaford, NG34 7ET. 01529 300123.

Josephine Susan TORY

Josephine Susan "Josie" Tory nee Thacker of Wyberton passed away peacefully on 29th May 2024. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved Wife of James, much loved Mum of Christopher and Lesley and Grandma to Natalie and Adam. Funeral service to be held at Boston crematorium on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 at 11:30am. No flowers by request but donations if desired will go towards Dementia UK and may be sent to F. E. Addlesee & Son Funeral Directors 44 Castle Street Boston PE21 8PN Telephone 01205 311303

Vivienne WESTWOOD

Passed away peacefully on 22nd May 2024 in Beckside Care Home, aged 84 years. Wife of the late Roy. Much loved Mum to Beverley, Grandma to Stevie and Poppy. The funeral service to be held at All Saint's Church North Hykeham on Monday 24th June 2024 at 1.00pm followed by committal at Hykeham Cemetery. Flowers or donations to Beckside Care Home. Enquires to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Service Tritton Road, Lincoln LN6 7QY Tel 01522 534971.

Colin WILLIS

Peacefully on the 23rd May 2024 at Pilgrim Hospital. Colin, aged 80 years, of Willoughby Road, Boston. Beloved Husband of the late Judy and a much-loved Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad. Funeral Service on Monday 10th June at Boston Crematorium Chapel; at 12:30pm. Flowers are welcome, but donations if preferred, will be used to support the work of the Butterfly Hospice and may be sent to Carr Funeral Service, 2 Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincs, PE21 9DA. Tel:01205 311300.

Geoffrey (Geoff) WILSON

(Geoff) Of Branston, a retired Psychiatric Nurse based in Lincoln, passed away peacefully in Lincoln County Hospital on the 4th June 2024 aged 82 Years. A loving and devoted Husband to Glenys, loving Dad to Annette and Stephen and a special Grandad and Great Grandad who will be very sorely missed by all his loving family. Funeral service to take place in the West Chapel at Lincoln Crematorium on Wednesday 26th June 2024 at 11:00am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Geoff will be for the benefit of the Salvation Army. Donations may be left as you leave the Crematorium Chapel or if preferred, they can be sent c/o Jonathan Whiting Funeral Directors, 1-5 Queen Street, Lincoln, LN5 8LB. Tel: 01522 589942.

In Memoriams

Michael (Mick) CREEDON

(Mick) In loving memory of Mick Creedon who passed away on June 6th 2023. Loving husband of Sheila, much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Always in our thoughts, missed so much.

Acknowledgements

Richard (Dick) COULING

(Dick) The family of the late Richard (Dick) Couling wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, for all those who attended the funeral, sent sympathy cards, phone calls and flowers and all those who called to the house on our recent sad loss. A special thank you to Canon Dr. Jeffrey Heskins for calling to the house and for a comforting service, Lincolnshire Co-op and staff for a lovely service. Thank you to Bridget Burns for the lovely food and the Castle Ward Club for a great service. A special thanks for the collection to the North & Lincolnshire Air Ambulance of £600. God bless you all Mary and Family

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